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King, Queen congratulates Michelle Yeoh over Golden Globe success

11 Jan 2023 05:10pm
Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh poses with the award for Best Actress - Motion Picture - Musical/Comedy for "Everything Everywhere All at Once" in the press room during the 80th annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 10, 2023. - Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP
Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh poses with the award for Best Actress - Motion Picture - Musical/Comedy for "Everything Everywhere All at Once" in the press room during the 80th annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 10, 2023. - Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP
KUALA LUMPUR - Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has congratulated Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh on being the first Malaysian to win the Best Actress award in a musical or comedy film at the 2023 Golden Globes for her role in ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ in Los Angeles today.

Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah also conveyed her felicitations to the Ipoh-born actress.

In a post on Istana Negara’s Facebook account, Their Majesties expressed their joy and pride over Yeoh’s success and for placing Malaysia’s name on the world stage.

"It also once again proves that with dedication, strong fighting spirit and hard work, Malaysians can compete and succeed at the international level,” the post read.

Their Majesties wished Yeoh well and prayed that she will be blessed with continued success.
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